Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
mamoninha
ID:
792516

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.E.Berry & Cordeiro

Source:
wcs

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 30: 357 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000791849



Common Names

  • Mamoninha's brasiliocroton
  • Mamoninha brasiliocroton
  • Mamoninha's brasiliocroton flower


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Description

Brasiliocroton mamoninha (also called mamoninha, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Brazil. It has small, yellow flowers and grows in open, disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Brasiliocroton mamoninha is used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments like fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Brasiliocroton mamoninha are small, yellow-green in color, and have five petals. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are thin and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Brasiliocroton mamoninha is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by taking cuttings in the spring or summer and rooting them in a moist medium. The seeds should be sown in the spring or summer in a well-draining soil and kept moist until germination occurs. It can also be propagated by division in the spring or summer.

Where to Find Brasiliocroton mamoninha

Brasiliocroton mamoninha is native to the cloud forests of Brazil.

Brasiliocroton mamoninha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Brasiliocroton mamoninha?

Brasiliocroton mamoninha

What is the common name of Brasiliocroton mamoninha?

Mamoninha Brasiliocroton

Where is Brasiliocroton mamoninha native to?

South America

Species in the Brasiliocroton genus

Species in the Euphorbiaceae family

Acalypha peckoltii, Acalypha peduncularis, Acalypha pendula, Acalypha perrieri, Acalypha persimilis, Acalypha peruviana, Acalypha pervilleana, Acalypha phleoides, Acalypha phyllonomifolia, Acalypha pilosa, Acalypha pippenii, Acalypha pittieri, Acalypha platyphylla, Acalypha pleiogyne, Acalypha plicata, Acalypha pohliana, Acalypha poiretii, Acalypha polymorpha, Acalypha polystachya, Acalypha portoricensis, Acalypha pruinosa, Acalypha pruriens, Acalypha pseudalopecuroides, Acalypha pseudovagans, Acalypha psilostachya, Acalypha pubiflora, Acalypha pulchrespicata, Acalypha punctata, Acalypha purpurascens, Acalypha purpusii, Acalypha pycnantha, Acalypha pygmaea, Acalypha radians, Acalypha radicans, Acalypha radinostachya, Acalypha radula, Acalypha radula, Acalypha rafaelensis, Acalypha raivavensis, Acalypha rapensis, Acalypha reflexa, Acalypha repanda, Acalypha retifera, Acalypha rhombifolia, Acalypha rhomboidea, Acalypha richardiana, Acalypha riedeliana, Acalypha rivularis, Acalypha rottleroides, Acalypha rubrinervis,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-330418: Based on the initial data import
Inês Cordeiro (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cordeiro' in the authors string.
Paul Edward Berry (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.E.Berry' in the authors string.